stand on
verb
stood on; standing on; stands on
1
: to depend on
2
: to insist on
never stands on ceremony
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This resort stands on the edge of Aruba, specifically on Eagle Beach, where the crystal-clear water and white sands have earned it the reputation of being one of the best beaches in the world.
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José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Saturday’s final represented an impressive showing for Team USA’s moguls team this year, as the two freestyle skiers stood on the podium together for the second time in these Games.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Sosa-Celis was allegedly standing on the porch and yelling at Aljorna to run faster, the affidavit says.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Brendan Canning investigated the shooting and found that there was an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of a vehicle on Chapel Street and a man who was standing on the sidewalk, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Holloway stood on the Sniders’ porch.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Karen Powers stood on the porch as her brother and the adjuster engaged in a heated debate on the roof above her.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
He is flanked by his parents standing on the ice for the first time at about 3 years old.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Saturday’s final represented an impressive showing for Team USA’s moguls team this year, as the two freestyle skiers stood on the podium together for the second time in these Games.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Sosa-Celis was allegedly standing on the porch and yelling at Aljorna to run faster, the affidavit says.
—Armando Garcia, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
Brendan Canning investigated the shooting and found that there was an exchange of gunfire between the occupants of a vehicle on Chapel Street and a man who was standing on the sidewalk, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
Holloway stood on the Sniders’ porch.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Karen Powers stood on the porch as her brother and the adjuster engaged in a heated debate on the roof above her.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
He is flanked by his parents standing on the ice for the first time at about 3 years old.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Stand on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20on. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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